Lab results

LAB

Result

Day 1

Result

Day 2

Normal

Range

Hemoglobin

7.1g/dL

6.2g/dL

Female: 11.7-15.5

g/dL.

Male: 14- 17.3 g/dL

Hematocrit

26%

24%

Female: 36%-48%

Male: 42%-52%

Platelets

35,000mm3

20,000mm3

150,000-

450,000mm3

RBC

4.5 mm3

3mm3

Female: 4.01-5.51

million/mm3 Male: 4.51-

The nurse is caring for a client, the lab results are listed in the table. The nurse would anticipate the administration of which blood product(s) for this client?

Cryoprecipitate and red blood cells

Platelets and fresh frozen plasma

Packed red blood cells and platelets

Fresh frozen plasma and cryoprecipitate

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A.   Cryoprecipitate is indicated for low fibrinogen or clotting factor issues, but the client’s primary issue
here is anemia and thrombocytopenia.
B.   FFP is used to replace clotting factors. While it could be considered in certain situations, in this case, the primary concern is the severe anemia and thrombocytopenia.
C.   This is the most appropriate choice, as the patient has low hemoglobin (anemia) and a very low platelet count, both of which require packed red blood cells and platelets.
D.   This combination is typically used for clotting factor issues, not anemia and thrombocytopenia.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. This test set is incomplete for diagnosing DIC. While PT and fibrinogen are important, the eosinophil count is not a key test for DIC.
B. While fibrin degradation products are useful, lactic acid is not specific for DIC and may indicate other issues. A complete blood count is helpful but not definitive for diagnosing DIC.
C. These are key markers for DIC. An elevated D-dimer indicates clot formation and breakdown, while fibrinogen and fibrin degradation products are used to assess clotting and fibrinolysis, both of which are abnormal in DIC.
D. Complete blood count, complete metabolic panel, and prothrombin time are general tests and can give some clues, but they are not definitive for diagnosing DIC.

A. diltiazem. B. nitroglycerine. C. verapamil. D. morphine.

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Diltiazem is a calcium channel blocker that can be used to manage conditions like atrial fibrillation or hypertension by slowing the heart rate and reducing blood pressure. However, it may not be the most appropriate drug in the acute setting for heart failure with dyspnea.
B. Nitroglycerine is a vasodilator that helps reduce preload and afterload, which can be beneficial in heart failure. However, it primarily works by reducing the workload on the heart and may help with fluid overload but may not directly address anxiety.
C. Verapamil is another calcium channel blocker that slows the heart rate and reduces the heart's workload. While it may be useful for controlling tachyarrhythmias, it is not the best option for managing acute heart failure with severe dyspnea and anxiety.
D. Morphine is an opioid that can be used in acute heart failure to reduce both anxiety and respiratory distress. It works by reducing the sympathetic nervous system response, decreasing heart rate and blood pressure, and providing a sense of calm, which reduces anxiety. It also reduces preload by venodilation and helps manage severe dyspnea.

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			Male: 14- 17.3 g/dL
Hematocrit	26%	24%	Female: 36%-48% Male: 42%-52%
Platelets	35,000mm3	20,000mm3	150,000- 450,000mm3
RBC	4.5 mm3	3mm3	Female: 4.01-5.51 million/mm3 Male: 4.51-

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